KENNETH L RUTHERFORD SCHOOL

466 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, located in Monticello, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Monticello Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its young students, emphasizing both academic development and character growth. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school strives to prepare students for future academic success while focusing on the essential building blocks of literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, Kenneth L. Rutherford School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the well-rounded development of its student body. The school leverages its affiliation with the broader Monticello school district to provide students with access to essential resources, technology, and support services. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, promoting a collaborative partnership between educators and parents to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive in their early educational years.

466

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNETH L RUTHERFORD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	213
Black	61
Asian	11
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

Hispanic
213 (45.7%)
White
141 (30.3%)
Black
61 (13.1%)
Two or More
39 (8.4%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)794-4240
Website:	http://monticelloschools.net/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 160